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|   Bowston: Burneside, Cumbria UK
in Victorian Post Boxes A thin box in a stone wall at a junction in Bowston (back road to Staveley). In good condition. Bowston is a small village just upstream of Burneside and Kendal. Good cycle route to Staveley. posted by:  martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 02/25/2008 last visited: never |
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|  Sheep Farmer's Cottage, A6 Kendal, Cumbria
in Gates of Distinction Cream and green gates into a courtyard. They have a shepherd's crook motif to the curled ends, top and bottom, plus some fancy curls at the top. On top of the building is a sheep dog and farmer weather vane. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 01/25/2008 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE1.9 km |  One Man & His Dog, A6 Kendal, Cumbria
in Unique Weathervanes An attractive vane just north of Kendal on the A6. Farmers in the Lakes often have black & white collies to work their flocks of sheep. This vane produces 'white' through a cut-out in the silhouette. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 01/25/2008 last visited: never |
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|  Elba Monument, Toadpool, Kendal, Cumbria
in Obelisks The Elba Monument stands in a farmer's field, beside the A591 main road into the Lake District, just north of Plumgarth's roundabout, Kendal. Co-ordinates are public side road to view from. No public access to field. posted by: flipflopnick location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 06/10/2007 last visited: 04/20/2013 |
 view gallerySW2.4 km |  Rivet , Toadpool Milestone, Kendal, Cumbria
in U.K. and Ireland Trigpoints Large cut mark pointing to a rivet on a milestone near the Elba Monument on the north west side of Kendal. posted by: flipflopnick location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 05/11/2007 last visited: never |
 view gallerySW2.4 km |  Toadpool milestone, Kendal, Cumbria
in Milestones The first remaining milestone on the former turnpike out of Kendal going into the Lake District. posted by: flipflopnick location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 01/31/2008 last visited: 04/20/2013 |
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|  CONFLUENCE - Mint - Kent
in River Origins, Destinations and Confluences The confluence of the River Mint and River Kent on the outskirts of Kendal. A large pool exists just below the meeting point. Lots of dog walkers; kids swimming in the summer. posted by: martlakes location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 01/31/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryS2.9 km |  Kendal Mint Cake
in Wikipedia Entries Kendal mint cake is a glucose-based confectionery flavoured with peppermint. It originates from Kendal in Cumbria, England. Kendal mint cake is popular among climbers and mountaineers. Invented in 1869 it is still made in Kendal by three companies. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 02/17/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryS2.9 km |  Romney's Kendal Mint Cake - Cumbria UK
in Iconic Factories Romney's was established in 1918. It has remained a small family owned business but has a world famous product. Romney's Kendal Mint Cake was carried to the top of Mount Everest in May 1953, on the first successful expedition to the summit. posted by: martlakes location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 02/14/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.1 km |  Kendal Lawn Tennis Club - Cumbria UK
in Tennis Facilities Established in 1906 and still going strong. All weather surfaces are floodlit and there are also grass courts in the summer. New members welcome. posted by: martlakes location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 01/30/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.2 km |  Dockwray Footbridge, Kendal
in Pedestrian Suspension Bridges Erected in 1993 to link west and east sides of Kendal across the River Kent. It used part of a previous bridge at the south end of town. A well used route for workers and school children. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 01/20/2008 last visited: never |
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|  St. Thomas Church - Selside, Cumbria
in This Old Church Situated at the side of the road in the tiny Hamlet of Selside near Kendal in Cumbria is St.Thomas church.Built in 1838. posted by:  fellsmanhiker location: United Kingdom date approved: 06/10/2008 last visited: 09/24/2008 |
 view galleryS3.2 km |  Kendal Courthouse - Cumbria UK
in Courthouses The courthouse is home to both the Magistrates' Court and the County Court. Located at the north end of town on Burneside Road. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 02/03/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.2 km |  Redwood on Kendal Green, Cumbria
in Sequoioideae Trees This redwood tree was probably a Victorian planting on Kendal Green. posted by: flipflopnick location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 10/18/2017 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.2 km |  Kendal Green - Kendal
in William Shakespeare Kendal Green is mentioned in a play by William Shakespeare. posted by: flipflopnick location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 10/17/2017 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.2 km | Shakespeare's Oak too - Kendal in William Shakespeare There were two oak trees commemorating Shakespeare. Both oaks, although this one is still a sapling. posted by: flipflopnick location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 10/17/2017 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.4 km | Shakespeare's Oak - Kendal Green, Cumbria UK in William Shakespeare Three hundred years after his birth, "Shakespeare mania" was sweeping through Kendal. Over 5000 people assembled here to plant this oak tree celebrating his birth. posted by: martlakes location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 04/06/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.4 km |  Shakespeare's Oak - Kendal Green, Cumbria UK
in Historic Trees This oak was planted by 5000 people in 1864 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth. posted by: martlakes location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 04/04/2008 last visited: 05/26/2016 |
 view galleryS3.4 km |  Iron Bridge, Kendal, Cumbria
in Truss Bridges This Iron Bridge allows people to cross the railway line in safety from Beezon Road to Mintsfeet Trading estate, in Kendal. posted by: flipflopnick location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 05/04/2011 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.5 km |  Kendal Mountain Rescue - Cumbria UK
in Paramedic Stations If you're not easily accessible, the normal ambulance service can't get to you. Usually this means people stuck on mountains or having fallen off them. There are several mountain rescue teams in the Lake District, each with their own base. posted by: martlakes location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 02/04/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.5 km |  Kendal Police Station - Cumbria UK
in Police Stations Cumbria Constabulary's Divisional Headquarters is located opposite County Hall in Busher Walk. Also located here are the fire station, the ambulance base, and the mountain rescue base. It's a very safe corner of town! posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 02/04/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.5 km |  Kendal Fire Engines - Cumbria UK
in Fire Fighting Vehicles There are several fire fighting vehicles hiding away in Kendal's fire station. Stand around long enough for a call-out, peer through the doors, catch them doing maintenance, or go on a visit or open day. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 02/03/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.5 km | Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service - Kendal in Firehouses The fire station for Kendal. The station has two fire engines, a major rescue vehicle and the county's only High Volume Pump (HVP). The HVP gives Cumbria a better capability of tackling serious flooding incidents. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 02/03/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.5 km | Stricklandgate Methodist Church, Kendal, Cumbria in This Old Church Stricklandgate Methodist Church stands beside the main road junction at the north end of Kendal town. John Wesley visited Kendal many times. The last when he was 83. posted by: flipflopnick location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 02/06/2008 last visited: 11/30/2008 |
 view galleryS3.7 km | The Parish church of St.Thomas-Kendal,Cumbria. in This Old Church The Parish church of St.Thomas was built to satisfy the needs of the growing population of Kendal. posted by: fellsmanhiker location: United Kingdom date approved: 11/30/2008 last visited: 07/26/2009 |
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